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News Feed Latest worldwide news Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. McGrady Ends 16-Year N.B.A. Career Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star who averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, said he was retiring from the N.B.A. Facing Fire Over Challenge to Louisianas Oil Industry A panel created after Hurricane Katrina as an apolitical force for flood control filed a lawsuit against nearly 100 oil and gas companies, arguing that they neglected to fix damage to wetlands. Wal-Mart to Offer Health Benefits to Domestic Partners The retailer said it wanted a uniform policy for all 50 states at a time when some states have their own definitions of what constitutes domestic partnerships and civil unions. Football's first 100-million-euro player Sept 02 - Gareth Bale has beome the first 100-million-euro footballer after signing for Spanish club Real Madrid in a world record transfer deal that will reportedly earn him 300,000 pounds a week. Ivor Bennett reports From The Magazine Looking to Genes for the Secret to Happiness People whose happiness was based on a sense of higher purpose and service to others had gene markers indicating possible better long-term health. UN Sarin used in Syria attack United Nations weapons inspectors say samples from victims confirm Syria used sarin in a chemical attack on civilians. Soviet attack that shocked the world In 1983, the USSR shocked the world by shooting down a South Korea-bound jet. Somalia sees boom in air travel In Somalia, getting from point A to B can be a perilous business. Towns are remote, the roads that link them are poor and prone to attack, while the coastline is manned by pirates. House Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts Shows Lobbyists Muscle Many members of Congress who voted to eliminate over $500 million a year in federal government waste now want to reverse that move, demonstrating lobbyists muscle. Egypt's Morsy to stand trial for inciting murder Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy will stand trial on charges of incitement to conduct murder and "thuggery" relating to clashes near the presidential palace in December, state-run MENA reported Sunday. Bartoli in shock quit announcement Marion Bartoli has retired from tennis with immediate effect, just six weeks after winning her first grand slam title at Wimbledon. Critics Notebook Bunheads Is Gone; Breaking Pointe Endures When it comes to dance on television, maybe the best move is to reach for the remote. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. McLaren celebrates 50 years in Formula One McLaren follow founder Bruce McLaren's mantra by measuring life in "achievement not in years alone." Rookie Marquez makes MotoGP history Marc Marquez continues his stunning debut season in motorcycling's elite class when he becomes the first MotoGP rookie to win five races with victory in Sunday's Czech Grand Prix. Number of Jobless People Declines Slightly in Europe The employment figures, along with declining inflation and improved confidence in the economy, was taken as evidence that the worst of the downturn was probably over. Nebraska QB Martinez Says His Left Shoulder Fine Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez says his left shoulder is fine and that he'll be full strength for this week's game against Southern Mississippi. George Michael sends his piano to US Nov. 11 - The singer bought John Lennon's old piano in 2000 for two million dollars, now he's sending it to the USA to be part of an anti-war exhibition. He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need. Benjamin Brittens Lost Score for Les Sylphides A warehouse in Secaucus, N.J., yields crucial clues in the search for Benjamin Brittens lost score for the ballet Les Sylphides. For News From Syrian Battleground, a Reliance on Social Media The dangers of news organizations reporting in Syria have kept most journalists outside the countrys borders and heightened the need for third-party video. India oil minister slammed for plan to shut gas stations at night NEW DELHI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - India's opposition on Monday poured scorn on an oil ministry proposal to close petrol pumps at night, the latest in a series of ideas evoking the country's austere past as the government grapples with a jarring fall in the value of the rupee. Ficken Is Kickin' Em Through for Penn State Sam Ficken, Mr. Reliable. Seriously. UK's 'reckless' Cameron pays political price for Syria vote loss LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron's failure to win parliamentary backing for military action against Syria has hurt him politically, polls showed on Monday, with most Britons thinking him "reckless" and support for his party falling. Kerry Seeks to Reassure Syrian Opposition Leader The secretary of state told Ahmed al-Jarba that the president was still determined to hold the Syrian government accountable for a chemical weapons attack. TV confessions in China an unsettling new trend for executives BEIJING, Sept 2 (Reuters) - A series of confessions by foreign and local executives on China's state-controlled television has spurred anxiety among the business community about a trend that some lawyers say makes a mockery of due process. Sports Briefing | Basketball Shock Deliver Blow to Libertys Playoff Hopes Riquana Williams scored 22 points and made two crucial free throws with 21.1 seconds left, as the host Tulsa Shock put a dent in the Libertys playoff hopes with a 93-88 victory. No. 12 LSU Opens With 37-27 Win Over No. 20 TCU Walking off the podium after LSU's season-opening victory, coach Les Miles provided an appreciative nod to his new offensive coordinator. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. UPDATE 2-Time Warner, CBS reach deal to end blackout Sept 2 (Reuters) - CBS Corp said it has reached an agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc to end a month-long blackout of its stations in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. House Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts Shows Lobbyists Muscle Many members of Congress who voted to eliminate over $500 million a year in federal government waste now want to reverse that move, demonstrating lobbyists muscle. Column Long-term care insurer Genworth hints at higher prices CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Genworth Financial talks, people listen - especially when the subject is the long-term care insurance business. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Obama's Syria decision a walk, a debate, and a new approach WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At the end of the day on Friday, after laying out a strong public case for U.S. military action in Syria, President Barack Obama took a 45-minute walk around the South Lawn of the White House with his chief of staff, Denis McDonough. Barclays may launch cash call on anniversary of U.S. Lehman deal LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is set to launch its 5.8 billion pound ($9 billion) rights issue in two weeks, possibly on the fifth anniversary of its takeover of the U.S. operations of Lehman Brothers, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. House Bid to Undo Dialysis Cuts Shows Lobbyists Muscle Many members of Congress who voted to eliminate over $500 million a year in federal government waste now want to reverse that move, demonstrating lobbyists muscle. Gadgetwise Mix Music Like a Master The EZ Pro DJ mixer from Jakks Pacific syncs to the music stored on an iOS or Android device, letting you become the DJ. Alpine Wrestling festival spotlights brawn, Swiss pride BURGDORF, Switzerland (Reuters) - Matthias Sempach, a 27-year-old farmer and butcher, knew exactly what he had to do to earn his title on Sunday of "King of the Alpine Wrestlers" hang onto his... How good is Bale? it is common knowledge that Gareth Bale is a gifted footballer. But just how good is he?

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